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Facebook Sets Second Redesign Launch Attempt for Tonight

Alright, so Facebook kind of failed to accurately estimate when it would be taking long-talked-about profile redesign. The number last tossed around was July 16. The day came, the day went, and nothing. No changes made. That may have made for an anticlimactic Wednesday for some. So will the second try, scheduled for this evening, according to Justin Smith of Inside Facebook, turn out to be the true charmer?

As you may be aware, Facebook has been teasing users as of late with a test page to give a glimpse of what’s to come. And the network began in Spring to allow developers to familiarize themselves with the new layout. When doors officially open, all of Facebook’s members will be access, albeit through a transitional, opt-in model.

The upgrade to the profile page isn’t a whirlwind transformation. Most users will likely intuit for themselves how to manage their information in no time. But it’s a welcome move all the same. The current design has been in place for quite a while. Lots of things in the social networking space have evolved with the seasons. Facebook would do well to alter itself a bit, too.

Of course, it’s largest task has been bringing application developers into alignment. If you’re counting on an entirely glitch-less upgrade, you may be in luck. Or you may not. Much may depend on your chosen third-party installs. In that respect, there’s still some chance for a bit of disappointment. And as far as potential hiccups on Facebook’s end, well, suffice it to say that the company acknowledged a problem with API performance days after days after the profile update was originally intended for public launch.

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